a.i)Name three methods of mining ii)Name two sea ports through which some of the minerals mined in east Africa are exported. (b)State five factors that influence...

a.i)Name three methods of mining
ii)Name two sea ports through which some of the minerals mined in east Africa are exported.

b)State five factors that influence the exploitation of minerals
c)Explain four ways in which soda ash contribute to the economy of Kenya
d)State three ways in which mining derelicts can be reclaimed

a.i)-Underground /shift/adit/slope/solution
-Open cast/ strip/open pit
-Alluvial /placer/dredging/ hydraulic

ii)-Mombasa
-Dar-es-salam

b)-Mode of occurrence
-Economic value of mineral / quality of the ore/ cost of mining.
-Level of technology
-Availability of transport facilities.
-Government policy / policy influences
-Availability of market.

c)-It is exported to earn foreign exchange which is used in the economic development of the country.
-It creates employment opportunities.
-It provides raw materials to the manufacturing industries leading to industrialization eg the glass manufacture.
-It has led to development of social amenities in the area
-It has led to the growth to magadi town
-Led to the growth of both local and foreign tourism
-Provide revenue to the government through tax

d)-Planting trees
-Creating parks to attract tourists
-Landscaping for settlement or farming.
-Refilling the holes

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Githiari answered the question on September 14, 2017 at 14:44

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